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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 66. Motor Vehicles § 66-8-122. Immediate appearance before magistrate

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Whenever any person is arrested for any violation of the Motor Vehicle Code or other law relating to motor vehicles punishable as a misdemeanor, he shall be immediately taken before an available magistrate who has jurisdiction of the offense when the:

A. person requests immediate appearance;

B. person is charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs;

C. person is charged with failure to stop in the event of an accident causing death, personal injuries or damage to property;

D. person is charged with reckless driving;

E. arresting officer has good cause to believe the person arrested has committed a felony;

F. person refuses to give his written promise to appear in court or acknowledge receipt of a warning notice; or

G. person is charged with driving when his privilege to do so was suspended or revoked pursuant to Section 66-8-111 NMSA 1978 or pursuant to a conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

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